On Nov. 3, 1903, Walker Evans, the American photographer best known for his portrayal of America during the Great Depression, was born. Following his death on April 10, 1975, his obituary appeared in The Times.

Vice President Dick Cheney's former chief of staff, I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, pleaded not guilty to a five-count felony indictment in the CIA leak case. (Libby was convicted, but President George W. Bush commuted his 30-month prison sentence.)

2009

Maine residents narrowly voted down a same-sex marriage law.

2010

The Federal Reserve announced a plan to buy $600 billion in Treasury bonds over the next eight months in an attempt to boost lending and stimulate economy.